FORMER Walsall and Manchester United star Tom Cox has been appointed as Dale’s new goalkeeping coach, replacing Chris Walwyn who moved to Alvechurch to link up with former boss Ian Long.

Cox joins Tivi with an excellent pedigree, having played in the same youth team as England International Danny Welbeck, and training alongside Edwin Van Der Sar and current West Bromwich Albion ‘keeper Ben Foster respectively.

Speaking with @TiviFCofficial, Cox said: “I’m delighted to be here at Tividale.

“My coaching career has mainly been down to my experience gained at Manchester United working under Eric Steele.

“I run my personal goalkeeping school, and ten of those ‘keepers part of the scheme have now been signed by professional clubs.

“But my focus is here at Tividale, we have a fantastic No.1 in Tom Turner. He’s a great lad and a very talented stopper.”

Dale’s Joint Manager Ross Thorpe is delighted to have appointed a coach with Cox’s pedigree.

He added: “Tom is an excellent coach, and me and Phil (Male) are pleased to add him to the management team.

“Having appointed Raj (Noor) as first team coach that left one piece of the jigsaw to fill and Tom fits the bill perfectly.”